Environmentally Preferable Purchasing

Transportation

General Sustainability Assistance

Energy Efficiecny

National Resources

Energy Efficiency

Department or Program: Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE)DSIRE is the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewable energy and energy efficiency in the United States. The linked webpage lists the energy programs available in the state of Missouri.Location: MO Type: Public Contact : General contact Email: http://www.dsireusa.org/contact-us/Incentives: Yes

Department or Program: Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Rebate ProgramLaclede?s 2014-2015 C&I Rebate program provides business customers standard and custom rebates for the implementation of natural gas energy efficiency measures. Businesses may also be eligible for an energy audit rebate when a recommended improvement that qualifies for a rebate is completed. Laclede Commercial and Industrial Customers of all rate classes are eligible to participate in the Laclede C&I Rebate program.
Customers may receive standard and/or custom rebates up to $25,000 per program year.Location: St. Louis MO Type: Private Contact : Rebate Coordinator (800) 426-5784; (302) 504-3084 Email: Laclede-MGE@appliedenergygroup.comIncentives: Yes

Department or Program: Set the PACE St. LouisSet the PACE St. Louis is an innovative program that uses PACE financing to help homeowners and commercial, industrial and multi-family property owners access affordable, long-term financing for smart energy upgrades to their buildings. PACE financing allows home and building owners to finance qualifying energy efficiency and clean energy improvements through a voluntary tax assessment. Set the PACE St. Louis provides 100% upfront, fixed rate, long-term financing to property owners for qualified energy upgrades.Location: St. Louis MO Type: Public Contact : General contact (314) 499-8756 Email: info@setthepacestlouis.com;http://setthepacestlouis.com/contactus.shtmlIncentives: Yes

Department or Program: The Missouri Clean Energy District (MCED)PACE can be a great way to help you finance energy efficiency and renewable energy projects on commercial buildings. Energy efficient retrofits are a highly effective way to reduce energy consumption and green house gas emissions. Through PACE, your financing is repaid through an increased assessment on your property tax bill. Approved projects are expected to create a net economic benefit, because your energy cost saving and other associated cash savings should be greater than your increased assessment.Location: MO Type: Public Contact : General contact; J.L. ?Kris? Christopher, Program Manager (866) 554-4083; (866) 554-4083 x701 Email: http://www.mced.mo.gov/contact-mocef/;jchristopher@MCED.mo.govIncentives: Yes

National Resources

Environmentally Preferable Purchasing

Department or Program: Companies and ProductsThis searchable database provides a listing of green companies, products, and services in the St. Louis metropolitan area as well as news and updates within each industry. Some of the organizations listed on this web site are involved in multilevel implementation of sustainable practices, while others offer a wide variety of eco-conscious products or services. Visit each organization's profile page to learn more about their green initiatives.Location: St. Louis MO Type: Non-Profit Contact : General contact (314) 222-8004 Email: info@stlouisgreen.com

The East-West Gateway Council of Governments (EWG or Council) provides a forum for local governments of the bi-state St. Louis area to work together to solve problems that cross jurisdictional boundaries. East-West Gateway is the metropolitan planning organization for the area, leading its focus to be primarily on transportation and air quality. The linked webpage lists the environmental programs and projects - among others - the EWG is involved in.Location: St. Louis MO Type: Public Contact : General contact (314) 421-4220; (618) 274-2750 Email: webmaster@ewgateway.org

Department or Program: Companies and ProductsThis searchable database provides a listing of green companies, products, and services in the St. Louis metropolitan area as well as news and updates within each industry. Some of the organizations listed on this web site are involved in multilevel implementation of sustainable practices, while others offer a wide variety of eco-conscious products or services. Visit each organization's profile page to learn more about their green initiatives.Location: St. Louis MO Type: Non-Profit Contact : General contact (314) 222-8004 Email: info@stlouisgreen.com

Department or Program: Grants and LoansThe provided webpage lists and links loan and rebate programs available in the state of Missouri.Location: Jefferson City MO Type: Public Contact : General contact (800) 361-4827;
(573) 751-3443 Email: contact@dnr.mo.govIncentives: Yes

Department or Program: Slow Food, Saint Louis, MOIf you own a business, restaurant or farm that would like to participate by offering discounts or donations for our member benefits, Slow Food St. Louis has launched a new Membership Benefits program. We want to build our membership and encourage our members to patronize SLOW businesses, farms, and establishments. We are looking to run month long discounts and/or offer member drawings for prizes. The benefit to you is your business being highlighted in a Slow Food StL monthly newsletter and on our social media platforms. We hope this program will also increase foot traffic for your business as well as offer more exposure than a silent auction. We hope to benefit by gaining members to support our work at Slow Food.Location: St. Louis MO Type: Non-Profit Contact : Kelly Childs, Co- Leader Email: kelly@slowfoodstl.org

FOCUS St. Louis is the region's premier leadership organization. Our mission is to create a cooperative, thriving St. Louis region by engaging citizens to participate in active leadership roles and to influence positive community change. Through leadership programs and citizen engagement initiatives, we develop and connect diverse leaders from public, private, and civic sectors, and empower them to work together for a better community.Location: St. Louis MO Type: Charity? Contact : Ginger Alt-Hildebrandt, membership information; General contact (314) 657-4020 Email: gingerh@focus-stl.org

Department or Program: BiodiverseCity St. LouisBiodiverseCity St. Louis is a community initiative to promote, protect and plan for biodiversity throughout the Greater St. Louis Region. BiodiverseCity St. Louis calls for everyone in our shared community ? city governments, corporations, non-profit organizations, universities, schools, scientists, concerned citizens, homeowners, families and community leaders ? to be inspired and take action. Take the pledge to support the BiodiverseCity St. Louis community initiative, with the intent to help promote, protect, and plan for urban biodiversity throughout our shared region.Location: St. Louis MO Type: Public? Contact : Sheila Voss; Deb Frank; Jean Ponzi; Christine Hanson; General contact (314) 577-0284; (314) 577-0284; (314) 577-0246; (314) 577-9473 x6311 Email: sheila.voss@mobot.org;deborah.frank@mobot.org;jean.ponzi@mobot.org;christine.hanson@mobot.org;BiodiverseCitySTL@mobot.org

Department or Program: University of Missouri Extension Business Development Program (BPD)The University of Missouri Extension Business Development Program (BDP) is a statewide network which helps businesses succeed in every stage from concept to startup, growth to renewal, mature to succession through a variety of programs.Location: MO MO Type: Public Contact : Paul Bateson; Steven Devlin (573) 882-9976; (573) 882-5011 Email: BatesonP@missouri.edu;devlinsl@umsystem.edu

Department or Program: Grants and LoansThe provided webpage lists and links loan and rebate programs available in the state of Missouri.Location: Jefferson City MO Type: Public Contact : General contact (800) 361-4827;
(573) 751-3443 Email: contact@dnr.mo.govIncentives: Yes

Green Cleaning

National Resources

Green Energy

Department or Program: Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE)DSIRE is the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewable energy and energy efficiency in the United States. The linked webpage lists the energy programs available in the state of Missouri.Location: MO Type: Public Contact : General contact Email: http://www.dsireusa.org/contact-us/Incentives: Yes

Department or Program: DSIRE (Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency)Provides information on federal, state and local rebates and incentives for energy efficiency and renewable energy.Location: Raleigh NC Type: Non-profit Contact : Varies by state & program Email: http://dsireusa.org/contacts/Incentives: Yes

Department or Program: Food Manufacturer DonationsLocal and national food manufacturers can donate directly to the Foodbank to help us provide a steady flow of food to families in need. The large donations we receive from manufacturers tend to be: packaging misprints, new products that didn?t sell as well as expected, foods packaged with outdated or seasonal advertising, and foods that are edible, but missing a minor ingredient such as flavoring or spiceLocation: Bridgeton MO Type: Non-Profit Contact : Shannon O?Connor, Food Industry Donations Coordinator ; General contact (314) 227-3738; (314) 292-6262 Email: soconnor@stlfoodbank.org;http://stlfoodbank.org/contact-page/

Stormwater

The Missouri Floodplain and Stormwater Managers Association, Inc. is involved in floodplain and stormwater management within the State of Missouri. The Association provides an additional link between state/federal government agencies and the local community official or private company or individual. Annual membership dues are $25 for individuals and $100 for corporate members, which includes up to 5 memberships.Location: MO Type: Non-Profit Contact : Scott Edgar, P.E., CFM, President (816) 969-1800 Email: Scott.Edgar@cityofls.net

National Resources

Transportation

RideFinders is the St. Louis regional rideshare program whose mission is to improve air quality and reduce traffic congestion by encouraging and developing alternate transportation options. RideFinders provides a free carpool and vanpool ridematching service for commuters and a free ?Schoolpool? program for parents of K-12 students.Location: St. Louis MO Type: Public Contact : General contact (800) 847-7433 Email: ridefinders@mct.org

Department or Program: Transit Benefit ProgramThe Transportation Equity Act is a provision of the Internal Revenue Code that allows favorable tax treatment for employers that offer commuting options to their employees. The employer can deduct these costs as business expenses and the employees do not report the subsidy as income for tax purposes. In addition, employers are able to offer the cost of a transit pass to employees on a pre-tax basis. Advantages to employers include both a tax deduction for the expense, and savings on payroll taxes, FICA, disability insurance and payments into 401(k) plans.Location: St. Louis MO Type: Public Contact : Metro's Marketing Department (314) 982-1400 Email: marketing@metrostlouis.orgIncentives: Yes

MORA supports waste reduction and recycling efforts in Missouri. We do this by providing information, education, and technical support. We partner with state, national and regional organizations to advance recycling in order to recover valuable materials and create jobs. MORA workshops and annual conference bring all parts of the recycling loop together to share information and resources. Based on membership level MORA provides a specific set of ever increasing benefits.Location: Jefferson City MO Type: Non-Profit Contact : General contact; Angela Gehlert (573) 491-4255 Email: http://www.mora.org/contact-us.html;angie@mora.org

Department or Program: Materials ExchangePlace or browse ads with St. Louis' only online commercial construction and demolition materials exchange database. "Pre-Cycling" is also available. If your project requires a quick turn around, you have the ability to post an item in advance of its availability.Location: St. Louis MO Type: Non-Profit Contact : General contact Email: http://resourcestlouis.org/contact

Department or Program: Where to RecycleThe provided webpage lists and links recycling services in the St. Louis area by material.Location: St. Louis MO Type: Non-Profit Contact : General contact (314) 222-8004 Email: info@stlouisgreen.com

Department or Program: eCyclingResources for proper disposal of electronic waste, where you live information, where to donate, FAQ, regulations/standards and more.Location: Washington D.C. Type: Public Contact : Email: http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/comments.htm

Water Conservation

National Resources

Water Conservation & Reuse

Department or Program: Soil and Water Conservation ProgramThe Soil and Water Conservation Program (SWCP) provides financial incentives to landowners to implement conservation practices that help prevent soil erosion and protect water resources. By promoting good farming techniques that help keep soil on the fields and waters clean, the program helps conserve the productivity of Missouri?s working lands.Location: MO Type: Public Contact : Soil & Water Conservation Program contact (800) 361-4827; (573) 751-4932 Email: http://dnr.mo.gov/contact/land.htmIncentives: Yes

Department or Program: Soil and Water Conservation ProgramThe Soil and Water Conservation Program (SWCP) provides financial incentives to landowners to implement conservation practices that help prevent soil erosion and protect water resources. By promoting good farming techniques that help keep soil on the fields and waters clean, the program helps conserve the productivity of Missouri?s working lands.Location: MO Type: Public Contact : Soil & Water Conservation Program contact (800) 361-4827; (573) 751-4932 Email: http://dnr.mo.gov/contact/land.htmIncentives: Yes

The Missouri Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD) serves as the voice for Missouri's 114 soil and water conservation districts on state legislative issues. It also provides a forum for training, policy-making and the exchange of information. MASWCD represents all Missouri soil and water conservation districts.Location: MO Type: Public Contact : Peggy Lemons (573) 893-6790 Email: peggyl@maswcd.net

Department or Program: Environmental Grant ProgramAmerican Water's Environmental Grant Program offers funds for innovative, community-based environmental projects that improve, restore or protect the watersheds, surface water and/or groundwater supplies in our local communities. We are pleased to offer this modest assistance to our community partners, while leveraging local resources and capabilities to make a positive impact on the environment. For more information about the programs in Missouri, select the appropriate tab on the linked webpage.Location: St. Louis MO Type: Private Contact : General contact (866) 430-0820 Email: infomo@amwater.comIncentives: Yes

National Resources

Department or Program: Custom Water RebatesWater efficiency best practices, rebates, and certification of high performing water appliances.Location: San Ramon CA Type: Public Contact : Varies by Program and Area (985) 866-2844, (925) 866-2864 (Fax) Email: http://www.fishnick.com/about/contact/Incentives: Yes Measurement Tools: Yes

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